Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast or grouped as an informal hedge, feature in borders, roadside verges and raised beds. Prefers well-drained soils but can tolerate limited periods of inundation.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Responds to pruning if leggy.
Rare in its natural location in WA.
Cultural use: Indigenous peoples sucked the Eremophila flowers for nectar.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.